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Cosmetic surgery: latest treatments and news: April 2007

Private Healthcare UK cosmetic surgery news keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in cosmetic surgery in the UK.

Government shies away from Botox regulation Medical experts have slammed the government's decision to back out of imposing regulations on the use of botox.The Expert Working Group on Cosmetic Surgery had urged the government to introduce...
Demand for private cosmetic dentistry on the rise A growing number of children are getting braces and other orthodontic treatments, the British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has said.According to spokeswoman Karen Coates, children are becoming...
Cosmetic surgery loans on offer at Lebanese bank A bank in Lebanon has recognised the demand for cosmetic surgery and is offering borrowers the chance to take out a loan to fund procedures.As in England, the number of people seeking cosmetic...
Stem cell cosmetic surgery therapy in Europe A surgeon in Vienna has become the first in Europe to use stem cell technology in cosmetic surgery.Dr Karl-Georg Heinrich claims that he can now achieve higher success rates for procedures such as...
Cosmetic surgery "booming" as summer approaches Cosmetic surgery is "booming" and the prospect of the summer months on the horizon is likely to contribute to the trend, industry insiders have claimed.According to Shami Choudhry of...
1.6m Britons want their partner to have cosmetic surgery Many Britons now acknowledge that they would consider cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance, with an estimated £360 million spent on cosmetic treatments in 2005.However, a new survey...
Cosmetic surgery booming in Wales The number of people in Wales opting for cosmetic surgery has increased dramatically, according to new figures. Falling costs of plastic surgery procedures as well as improved access to treatment...
Brazilian cosmetic surgery firm in world-wide expansion A leading cosmetic surgery provider is planning to promote the benefits of medical tourism as part of the company's ongoing expansion. ComesticVacations is set to create a network of medical...
Stick-thin models make all women feel inferior Media coverage of supermodels makes the average women feel inferior, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia found that all women feel unhappy about their figure...